Business Focus: Banks

Banc of California, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding company for Banc
of California, N.A. (the “Bank”) (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its
Board of Directors (the “Board”) has named Jared Wolff as President,
Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, effective March
18, 2019. Mr. Wolff will also be President, CEO and a director of the
Bank.

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced that its Board of
Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on
its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on April 1,
2019 to stockholders of record as of March 15, 2019. Based on the
trading price of $15.21 as of close of market on February 14, 2019, the
cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 3.42%.

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, N.A. ("Bank"), today announced that it has acted as lead agent bank in providing a $90 million credit facility to subsidiaries of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) ("B. Riley") following its acquisition of magicJack VocalTec Ltd. ("magicJack"), a leading provider of Voice over IP cloud-based communications....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported net income available to common stockholders of $6.7 million, for the fourth quarter of 2018, resulting in diluted earnings per common share of $0.13 for the quarter. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, N.A. ("Bank"), today announced that Jim Wiegandt has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Head of Real Estate Banking for the Bank. Mr. Wiegandt joined the Bank in November 2017 as Managing Director, Commercial Real Estate and Multifamily Banking. Mr. Wiegandt will continue to oversee the Bank's Commercial Real Estate, Multifamily and Real Estate Construction Banking groups, and will add leadership responsibilities for the Single Family and Warehouse Ba...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2018 fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, January 24, 2019, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter earnings at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the same day....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2019 to stockholders of record as of December 17, 2018. Based on the trading price of $16.25 as of close of market on November 14, 2018, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 3.20%....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported net income available to common stockholders of $3.8 million, for the third quarter of 2018, resulting in diluted earnings per common share of $0.07 for the quarter. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2018 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 25, 2018, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter earnings at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the same day....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company")(NYSE: BANC), today announced that Barbara Fallon-Walsh has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the "Board") as well as to the Board of Banc of California, N.A. ("Bank"), the Company's subsidiary bank. The appointment to each of the Boards is effective as of September 1, 2018. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, N.A. ("Bank") today announced it has further expanded its Private Banking division in Los Angeles through the addition of 3 banking professionals focusing on Entertainment and Business Management. The Bank announced the hiring of Steven Hamilton, as Senior Director, Private Banking, Rafael Lopez, Jr., as Senior Director, Private Banking and Debbie Maisch, as Private Banking Officer. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, N.A. ("Bank") today announced it has hired Matthew Ashworth to serve as Senior Vice President, Head of Business Banking for the Bank. Mr. Ashworth joins the Bank from City National Bank, where he served as the Senior Vice President, Business Banking Manager. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, N.A. ("Bank") today announced the promotion of Thomas Hill to serve as Senior Vice President, Head of Middle Market Banking for the Bank. Mr. Hill joined Banc of California in March 2018 as the Commercial Banking Market Executive for Los Angeles. In the expanded role, Mr. Hill will oversee all middle market banking efforts covering Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced that it is calling for redemption of all 40,250 outstanding shares of its 8.00% Series C Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock"), which will result in the simultaneous redemption of all 1,610,000 of the outstanding related depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares"), each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Series C Preferred Stock (NYSE: BANC PRC)....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on October 1, 2018 to stockholders of record as of September 14, 2018. Based on the trading price of $19.98 as of close of market on August 14, 2018, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 2.61%....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, N.A. ("Bank") today announced it has hired Christine Martin to serve as Senior Vice President, Head of Treasury Product Management for the Bank. Ms. Martin joins the Bank from MUFG Union Bank, where she most recently served as Managing Director, Product Line Head for Liquidity and Revenue Management Products. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported net income available to common stockholders of $9.7 million, for the second quarter of 2018, resulting in diluted earnings per common share of $0.18 for the quarter. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, N.A. ("Bank") today announced it has promoted Jason Pendergist to serve as Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking for the Bank. Mr. Pendergist joined the Bank in September 2017 as Executive Vice President and Head of Real Estate Banking. Mr. Pendergist will continue to oversee the Bank's Real Estate Banking groups, and will add leadership responsibilities for the Commercial Banking group which includes Commercial Banking, Business Banking, Ass...

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2018 second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 26, 2018, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter earnings at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the same day....

In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Outfront Media Inc. (NYSE:OUT), Enel Chile S.A. (NYSE:ENIC), Banc of...

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 2, 2018 to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2018. Based on the trading price of $18.70 as of close of market on May 14, 2018, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 2.78%....

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California announced today it has expanded its Private Banking division in Los Angeles through the addition of a dedicated Entertainment Banking team. The Bank announced the hiring of Adrian Ward as Private Banking Market Executive for Entertainment Banking and Randi Greenberg as Senior Director, Private Banking. The Bank also announced the addition of a new dedicated Sports Banking team headed by Ryan Donohue, Senior Director, Private Banking....

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported net income available to common stockholders of $3.4 million, for the first quarter of 2018, resulting in diluted earnings per common share of $0.06 for the quarter. ...

NEW YORK, April 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE:BANC), Alarm.com...

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2018 first quarter financial results on Friday, April 27, 2018, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter earnings at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the same day....

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins Arroyo LLP is investigating
whether certain officers and directors of Banc of California, Inc.
(NYSE: BANC) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. Banc of
California operates as the bank holding company for Banc of California,
National Association, which provides bank

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California announced today it has expanded its Commercial Banking group in both Los Angeles and Orange County. The Company announced the hiring of Thomas Hill as Commercial Banking Market Executive for Los Angeles, and has promoted Jeff Schwarzer to Commercial Banking Market Executive for Orange County. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California announced today it has hired two sales leaders for its Commercial Deposit and Treasury Management team. Anel Califano joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Treasury Management Sales, and will lead the Treasury Management Sales organization. Nicole Lorenz joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Specialty Markets and Products, and will lead the bank's expanded specialty deposits group....

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California today announced it has hired Leticia Aguilar as Executive Vice President, Community Banking. Ms. Aguilar joins Banc of California from MUFG Union Bank, where she served as Managing Director and Regional President for Consumer and Business Banking in the Los Angeles region and managed MUFG Union Bank's Los Angeles retail banking franchise. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) announced today the retirement of John Grosvenor as General Counsel effective April 15, 2018, and the appointment of Angelee Harris as his successor. Mr. Grosvenor will continue to be employed as General Counsel Emeritus after that date to serve as special counsel to the Board of Directors in connection with certain legacy matters and to assist in the transition of his responsibilities. ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Keane Group, Inc. (NYSE:FRAC), Banc of...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on April 2, 2018 to stockholders of record as of March 15, 2018. Based on the trading price of $20.30 as of close of market on February 14, 2018, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 2.56%....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported net income available to common stockholders of $6.2 million, for the fourth quarter of 2017, resulting in diluted earnings per common share of $0.12 for the quarter. Net income available to common stockholders for the full year was $37.3 million, resulting in diluted earnings per common share of $0.71 for the full year. Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations were $0.11 for the fourth quarter, and $0.63 for the full year. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2017 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Thursday, January 25, 2018, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year earnings at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the same day....

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins Arroyo LLP is investigating
whether certain officers and directors of Banc of California (NYSE:
BANC) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. Banc of
California operates as the bank holding company for Banc of California,
National Association, which provides banking p

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of
Banc of California, Inc. (“Banc of California” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BANC)
investors concerning the Company and its officers’ possible violations
of federal securities laws.

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc of California" or the "Company") (NYSE: BANC). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980....

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it is
investigating potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of
Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE:BANC) resulting from allegations that
Banc of California may have issued materially misleading business
information to the investing public.

NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA), OncoSec...

Scott+Scott,
Attorneys at Law, LLP (“Scott+Scott”), a national shareholder and
consumer rights litigation firm, reminds shareholders of its
investigation into whether certain officers and directors of Banc of
California, Inc. (“Banc of California” or the “Company”) (NYSE:BANC

SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2018 to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2017. Based on the trading price of $20.55 as of close of market on November 16, 2017, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 2.53%....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California today announced it has hired James Wiegandt as Managing Director, Commercial Real Estate and Multifamily Banking. Mr. Wiegandt joins Banc of California from Luther Burbank Savings, where he most recently served as Director of Retail Income Property Lending with 24 years of banking experience, including considerable expertise in commercial real estate lending focused primarily in Southern California....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California today announced that Dr. Bonnie G. Hill has been recognized by Savoy Magazine as one of the 2017 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. Dr. Hill joined the Board of Banc of California in June 2017 and previously served as director at over a dozen corporations, including numerous Fortune 500 companies....

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott+Scott, Attorneys at Law, LLP ("Scott+Scott"), a national shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, reminds shareholders of its investigation into whether certain officers and directors of Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc of California" or the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) breached fiduciary duties owed to the Company and its shareholders. If you are a Banc of California shareholder, you are encouraged to contact a Scott+Scott attorney at (844) 818-6982 for additional information....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported net income of $16.9 million, and net income available to common stockholders of $11.8 million, for the third quarter of 2017, resulting in diluted earnings per common share of $0.23 for the quarter. Net income from continuing operations for the quarter was $18.1 million, resulting in diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations of $0.25....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California today announced it has hired Rita Dailey as Executive Vice President, Head of Deposits and Treasury Management Services. Ms. Dailey joins Banc of California from MUFG Union Bank, where she most recently served as Managing Director with over 25 years of banking experience, including considerable expertise in commercial deposits and treasury management....

Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a
partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces
that KSF has commenced an investigation into Banc of California, Inc.
(NYSE: BANC).

SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2017 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 26, 2017, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter earnings at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the same day....

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott+Scott, Attorneys at Law, LLP ("Scott+Scott"), a national shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, announces the commencement of an investigation into whether certain officers and directors of Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc of California" or the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) breached their fiduciary duties owed to the Company and its shareholders. If you are a Banc of California shareholder, you are encouraged to contact a Scott+Scott attorney at (844) 818-6982 for additional information....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California today announced it has hired Jason Pendergist as Executive Vice President and Head of Real Estate Banking. Mr. Pendergist joins Banc of California from Luther Burbank Savings, where he most recently served as President for Consumer and Commercial Banking. He brings approximately 17 years of experience in commercial and real estate banking, with particular knowledge of the Southern California real estate markets....

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC), announced today that Doug Bowers, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Raymond James Bank Conference in Chicago, IL at approximately 1:30 PM CT on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) today announced it has hired John A. Bogler as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Company and its subsidiary, Banc of California, N.A. (the "Bank"), effective September 5, 2017. Mr. Bogler brings nearly 30 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector, including most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer of Sabal Financial Group, L.P. since 2014. Mr. Bogler's appointment comes after the conclusion of a nationwide executive search, led by ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on October 2, 2017 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2017. Based on the trading price of $18.58 as of close of market on August 17, 2017, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 2.80%....

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported net income of $12.3 million, and net income available to common stockholders of $7.1 million, for the second quarter of 2017, resulting in diluted earnings per common share of $0.14 for the quarter. Net income from continuing operations for the quarter was $15.1 million, resulting in diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations of $0.20....

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2017 second quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, before market open. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter earnings at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the same day....

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) today announced that J. Francisco A. Turner has resigned from his roles as interim Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Chief Strategy Officer. Albert J. Wang, current Chief Accounting Officer, will assume the role of Principal Financial Officer ("PFO") as the Company continues its search for a permanent CFO with the assistance of Korn Ferry. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 3, 2017 to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2017. Based on the trading price of $20.10 as of close of market on May 17, 2017, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 2.59%....

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported net income of $17.2 million, and net income available to common stockholders of $12.1 million, for the first quarter of 2017, resulting in diluted earnings per common share of $0.23 for the quarter. ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2017 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, before market open. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter earnings at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the same day....

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Doug Bowers as President, Chief Executive Officer, effective May 8, 2017, and a director of the Board. Mr. Bowers' appointment follows a nationwide search by the Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee with the assistance of Korn Ferry, a nationally recognized executive search agency. Mr. Bowers has also been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company's subsidiary, Banc of Californi...

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) today announced that Mary Curran and Bonnie Hill have been appointed to its Board of Directors (the "Board"). Both Ms. Curran and Dr. Hill also have been appointed as a director of Banc of California, N.A., the Company's subsidiary bank (the "Bank"). Both appointments to the Board will become effective at the conclusion of the Company's 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 9, 2017. ...

LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lundin Law PC, a shareholder rights firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Banc of California, Inc. (“Banc of California” or the “Company”) (NYSE:BANC) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws between August 7, 2015 and January 23, 2017 inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares during the Class Period should contact the firm prior to the March 24, 2017 lead plaintiff motion deadline....

NEW ORLEANS, March 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., reminds investors that they have until March 24, 2017 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE:BANC), if they purchased the Company’s securities between August 7, 2015 and January 23, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The action is pending in United States District Court for the Central District of California. ...

IRVINE, Calif., March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) today announced that it has reached a Cooperation Agreement with Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC and certain of its affiliates. Legion Partners and its affiliates beneficially own approximately 6.6% of the Company's outstanding common stock....

NEW YORK, March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Banc of California, Inc. securities (NYSE: BANC) from August 7, 2015 through January 20, 2017, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Banc of California investors under the federal securities laws....

SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP (J&W) announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) between October 29, 2015 and January 20, 2017, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Banc investors under the federal securities laws....

NEW YORK, March 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the USDC for the Central District of California on behalf of investors who purchased Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) securities between August 7, 2015 and January 23, 2017....

NEW YORK, March 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripp Levy PLLC, a leading national securities and shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc of California" or the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) concerning whether the board has breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders....

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Banc of California, Inc. securities (NYSE:BANC) from October 29, 2015 through January 20, 2017, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the important March 24, 2017 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Banc of California investors under the federal securities laws....

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on April 3, 2017 to stockholders of record as of March 15, 2017. Based on the trading price of $19.35 as of close of market on February 24, 2017, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 2.69%....

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, reminds investors in Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc of California" or the "Company") (NYSE:BANC) of the March 24, 2017 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action lawsuit filed against the Company and certain officers. ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Banc of California, Inc. (“Banc of California” or the “Company”) (NYSE:BANC) and certain of its officers, on behalf of a class who purchased Banc securities between August 7, 2015 and January 20, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: http://www.bgandg.com/banc....

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., reminds investors that they have until March 24, 2017 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), if they purchased the Company's securities between August 7, 2015 and January 23, 2017, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The action is pending in United States District Court for the Central District of California. ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the USDC for the Central District of California on behalf of investors who purchased Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE:BANC) securities between August 7, 2015 and January 23, 2017....

STEVENSON, Md., Feb. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE:BANC) (“Banc of California” or the “Company”) securities during the period between August 7, 2015 and January 23, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors who wish to become proactively involved in the litigation have until March 27, 2017 to seek appointment as lead p...

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per depository share on the Company's 8.00% Series C Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2017 to holders of record as of March 1, 2017. The Series C depositary shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the "BANC PRC" symbol....

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) today announced that W. Kirk Wycoff has been appointed to its Board of Directors as well as to the Board of Directors of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Banc of California, N.A. (the "Bank")....

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) today announced that the Special Committee of its Board of Directors (the "Board") has received the final report of the independent investigation into previously disclosed blogger allegations. The report concludes that there was no violation of law and that Jason Galanis had no indirect or direct control or undue influence over the Company....

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) today announced that Chad Brownstein has decided to retire from his position as Director of the Company and its banking subsidiary, Banc of California, N.A....

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) today announced that Richard Lashley has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the "Board"). Mr. Lashley also has been appointed as a director of Banc of California, N.A., the Company's subsidiary bank (the "Bank")....

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., reminds investors that they have until March 24, 2017 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit...

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the USDC for the Central District of California on behalf of investors who purchased Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE:BANC) securities between October 29, 2015 and January 20, 2017....

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Banc of California, Inc. (“Banc of California” or the “Company”) (NYSE:BANC) and certain of its officers, on behalf of a class who purchased Banc securities between October 29, 2015 and January 20, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: http://www.bgandg.com/banc....

RADNOR, Pa., Jan. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces that a shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) ("Banc of California" or the "Company") on behalf of purchasers of the Company's securities between August 7, 2015 and January 23, 2017, inclusive (the "Class Period")....

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., reminds investors that they have until March 24, 2017 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE:BANC), if they purchased the Company’s securities between August 7, 2015 and January 23, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The action is pending in United States District Court for the Central District of California. ...

BERWYN, Pa., Jan. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc" or the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) securities between October 29, 2015 and January 20, 2017, inclusive (the "Class Period"). ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP alerts investors in Banc of California (NYSE:BANC) to the securities class action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the March 24, 2017 Lead Plaintiff deadline....

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc of California" or the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) and certain of its officers, on behalf of a class who purchased Banc securities between October 29, 2015 and January 20, 2017, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: http://www.bgandg.com/banc. ...

NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, Jan. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of Banc of California, Inc. securities (NYSE:BANC) from October 29, 2015 through January 20, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”)....

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP ("Robbins Geller") (http://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases/bancofcalifornia/) today announced that a class action has been commenced on behalf of purchasers of Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc") (NYSE: BANC) common stock during the period between October 29, 2015 and January 20, 2017 (the "Class Period"). This action was filed in the Central District of California and is captioned Malak v. Banc of California, Inc., et al., No. 17-cv-00138....

RADNOR, Pa., Jan. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces that a shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) ("Banc of California" or the "Company") on behalf of purchasers of the Company's securities between October 29, 2015 and January 20, 2017, inclusive (the "Class Period")....

On January 23, 2017, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC). The complaint alleges violations of federal securities laws, Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5, including allegations of issuing a series of material or false misrepresentations to the market which had the effect of artificially inflating the market price during the Class Period, which is October 29, 2015 through January 20, 2017.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, reminds investors in Banc of California, Inc. (“Banc of California” or the “Company”) (NYSE:BANC) of the March 24, 2017 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action lawsuit filed against the Company and certain officers....

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safirstein Metcalf LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of purchasers of Banc of California, Inc. securities (NYSE:BANC) from October 29, 2015 through January 20, 2017, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Banc of California investors under the federal securities laws....

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential securities fraud at Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc of California" or the "Company") (NYSE:BANC)....

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP (www.kaplanfox.com) is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc of California" or the "Company") (NYSE: BANC). Investors who purchased shares of Banc of California common stock prior to January 23, 2017 may be affected....

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Banc of California, Inc. ("Banc of California" or the "Company") (NYSE: BANC). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980....

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC) today announced that Robert D. Sznewajs, current Chair of the Joint Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), will assume the role of Chairman of the Board. The Board is undertaking a search to identify the best internal or external candidate to lead the company. This follows Steven Sugarman's resignation from his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer....

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its outstanding common stock. This is an increase of $0.01 from the previous quarterly cash dividend of $0.12. The dividend will be payable on January 3, 2017 to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2016. Based on the trading price of $14.85 as of close of market on December 2, 2016, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 3.50%....

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly preferred stock dividends, has adopted a bylaw amendment to extend the time period for proposals for the Company's 2017 annual meeting and that the Company has delayed the filing of its third quarter 2016 10-Q....

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HAFC) (“Hanmi”), the holding company for Hanmi Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the Bank has acquired the Commercial Specialty Finance (“CSF”) unit of Irvine, California-based Banc of California (NYSE:BANC). Operating as a division of Banc of California, CSF is among the top-50 U.S. bank leasing franchises, with 2015 origination volume exceeding $170 million. The transaction, which closed on October 27, 2016, expands Hanmi’s C&I originating platform to include commercial leasing to small and mid-sized...

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported record quarterly net income of $35.9 million for the third quarter of 2016, resulting in earnings per share of $0.59 for the quarter, fully diluted. Third quarter net income increased 147% compared to the third quarter of 2015. Net income available to common shareholders for the third quarter was $30.8 million, an increase of 168% compared to the third quarter of 2015....

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it is aware of allegations posted in a financial blog. The Company's Board of Directors has been aware of matters relating to Jason Galanis including certain claims he had made suggesting an affiliation with members of the Company, its Board, and/or its Executive team. The Board, acting through its Disinterested Directors, immediately initiated a thorough independent investigation led by Winston & Strawn, and has received regular reports including related to regulatory and governmental c...

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) resulting from allegations that Banc of California may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public....

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California announced today it has made several new hires to its Private Banking Division, including the addition of Jay Sanders as Executive Vice President, Private Banking. ...

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2016 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 20, 2016, before market open. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter earnings at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the same day....

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), announced today it has been named to Fortune's Top 100 List of Fastest Growing Companies for the third consecutive year. Banc of California ranked as the seventh fastest growing company over the past year earning it a spot for the first time on Fortune's Top 10 list of Accelerators. ...

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), announced today it has been selected as a nominee for Best Proxy Statement for the 2016 Corporate Secretary Corporate Governance Awards. Corporate Secretary is an organization founded in 2002 to meet the needs of corporate secretaries, general counsels and governance professionals at companies across all market cap sizes and all industry sectors in North America....

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Rams and Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) announced today that Banc of California has been named the "Official Banking Partner of the Los Angeles Rams Foundation." Banc of California is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Best Banks and is one of the fastest growing banks in America....

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) today announced Banc of California will be the naming partner of the club's new world-class 22,000-seat soccer stadium, now officially named Banc of California Stadium, as well as the Official Bank of LAFC and the LAFC Foundation. Banc of California is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Best Banks and is one of the fastest growing banks in America....

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on October 3, 2016 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2016. Based on the trading price of $23.06 as of close of market on August 15, 2016, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 2.08%....

IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported record quarterly net income of $26.5 million for the second quarter of 2016, resulting in earnings per share of $0.43 for the quarter, fully diluted. Excluding $2.7 million of debt extinguishment costs related to the redemption of senior notes during the quarter, earnings per share for the second quarter was $0.46....

IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, N.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE:BANC), announced today that Cynthia Abercrombie has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Banc of California, N.A....

IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 1, 2016 to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2016. Based on the trading price of $18.39 as of close of market on May 17, 2016, the cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield of 2.61%....

IRVINE, Calif., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, National Association, today announced the closing of a registered underwritten public offering of 5,250,000 shares of the Company's voting common stock, par value $0.01 per share. UBS Investment Bank, the sole underwriter of the offering, purchased the shares from the Company for $19.05 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds to the Company of approximately $100 million. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the sale for general corpo...

NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc.'s (NYSE: BANC) 2016 annual proxy statement includes a stockholder proposal submitted by the PL Capital Group, one of Banc of California's largest shareholders. The non-binding proposal requests that the Board of Directors of Banc of California take the actions necessary for the company to adopt a 'Majority Voting' standard governing the election of directors. Banc of California currently uses a plurality standard, whereby directors could be elected even if the majority of stockholders vote against a nominee for election...

IRVINE, Calif., May 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, National Association, today announced the commencement of a registered underwritten public offering of 5,250,000 shares of the Company's voting common stock, par value $0.01 per share. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the sale for general corporate purposes....

IRVINE, Calif., April 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California announced today it has hired Arby Sanoyans and Anto Shakelian as Senior Directors, based at Banc of California's Private Banking office in Century City, California....

IRVINE, Calif., April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported record quarterly net income of $19.7 million for the first quarter of 2016, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.36 for the quarter....

IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, National Association, today announced it has expanded the Company's undrawn, revolving line of credit from $25 million to $75 million. The line of credit was underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank....

IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California announced today it has expanded its Commercial Bank by launching specialized segments focused on Healthcare, Municipals and Non-Profit Banking. To lead these new businesses, Banc of California has hired Michael Andrews as Senior Director, Commercial Banking Segment Manager, who will be responsible for overseeing the Municipal Banking Group, which will provide depository, liquidity and treasury management solutions for local cities, counties, school districts and other government institutions. Additionally, Mr. Andrews will o...

IRVINE, Calif., April 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California announced today it has hired Pattie Ehsaei as Senior Director, SBA Business Development and Marina Naya as Director, SBA Business Development to expand its SBA Lending Division. Both Pattie and Marina will be based in Los Angeles, California and will support the Southern California market....

IRVINE, Calif., April 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2016 first quarter financial results on Thursday, April 21, 2016, before market open. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter earnings at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the same day....

IRVINE, Calif., April 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced it has signed an agreement for the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Palisades Group, LLC ("Palisades") to Palisades Holdings I, LLC, an entity owned by current members of the Palisades management team. Palisades Holdings I, LLC is owned by Stephen Kirch and Jack Macdowell, who currently serve as Palisades' Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, respectively. ...

IRVINE, Calif., April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, National Association, today announced it has completed the redemption of $42,000,000 in aggregate principal balances of its Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A and Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, both of which were originally issued as part of the U.S Department of the Treasury's Small Business Lending Fund program. ...

IRVINE, Calif., March 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced the Company will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index effective after the close of trading on Tuesday, March 29. The Company will also be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 GICS Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. ...

IRVINE, Calif., March 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, National Association, today announced that it intends to redeem all of its outstanding 7.50% Senior Notes due April 15, 2020 (the "7.50% Senior Notes"). The 7.50% Senior Notes, which have an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $84,750,000, will be redeemed on April 15, 2016, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. The 7.50% Senior Notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange unde...

IRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, National Association, today announced the pricing of its offering of 4,850,000 shares of its voting common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "offering"), at a public offering price of $14.50 per share, for gross proceeds of $70,325,000. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes and possibly to redeem certain of its outstanding indebtedness....

IRVINE, Calif., March 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, National Association, today announced that it has commenced a public offering (the "offering") of its voting common stock, par value $0.01 per share. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes and possibly to redeem certain of its outstanding indebtedness....

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per depository share on the Company's 8.00% Series C Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2016 to holders of record as of March 1, 2016. The Series C depositary shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the "BANC PRC" symbol....

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California announced today it has teamed with MasterCard for its debit card program, and will transition its existing debit card portfolio from Visa in the second quarter of 2016. ...

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, N.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), announced today that it will serve as the commercial bank for Los Angeles 2024 (LA 2024), the bid committee working to bring the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the United States....

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, National Association, today announced the pricing of its offering of 5 million depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of its 7.000% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E, par value $0.01 per share and liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, at a public offering price of $25 per depositary share, for gross proceeds of $125 million (the "offering"). The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the offeri...

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BANC), the holding company for Banc of California, National Association, today announced that it has commenced a public offering (the "offering") of depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of its Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E, par value $0.01 per share and liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (equivalent to $25 per depositary share). The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes....

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today reported net income of $19.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2015, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.39 for the quarter and $1.34 for the full year....